Troy Fumagalli NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Denver Broncos' Pick

POSITIVES

—Great at tracking the ball and making body adjustments to catch the ball in a crowd.

—Has a big catch radius and uses his hands to snag balls.

—Can go over the middle and make tough grabs without worrying about defenders.

—Experience playing in-line tight end or split out in the slot.

—Moves well, reaches second level of defense on blocks and routes.

—Can play out of the backfield in a H-back role.

NEGATIVES

—Average athlete who wasn't able to silence doubters at the combine or pro days because of injuries.

—Struggled as a run-blocker even though he played in a run-heavy offense.

—Stiff hips. Struggles to get separation from athletic defenders. Slow in and out of breaks. 

—Strength was an issue on tape, and he didn't do anything to help himself while bench-pressing at the combine (14 reps).

—Initial punch and hand placement as a blocker are below-average. Lets defenders get back into the play.

OVERALL

Many scouts will attack Fumagalli for missing his left index finger. However, he does have strong hands, and drops have not been an issue for him. Fumagalli's blocking has been underwhelming even though he comes from a run-heavy Big Ten offense. He can provide good depth at tight end and be a positive, hard-working teammate in the locker room.

GRADE: 5.55 (Round 6)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts